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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.96, 1,109.97 and 538.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.96, 1,109.97 and 538.79 is: 743.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.96 : 1,109.97 = 538.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.96/1,109.97 = 538.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.96x = 1,109.97 × 538.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.96x = 598,035.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,035.19/803.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.86

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